tread
verb (used without object)
to set down the foot or feet in walking; step; walk.
treads
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pluralof tread.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof tread (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
treadverb (used without object)to set down the foot or feet in walking; step; walk.
Example Sentences
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Beyond a couple of scuff marks and some debris jammed into the treads, our sojourn had left the shoes looking much as they had when I’d first taken them off the shelf.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
Instead of tech stocks rising broadly, you might see chip-maker stocks start to heat up, or perhaps gold stocks may outperform while the broader commodities sector treads water.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 4, 2026
As Guardiola treads water at Manchester City we are waiting to find out where the sport goes next.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2025
I didn’t ever set out to be like the writer that treads in grief, but here I am.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2024
The ceiling is smooth and black; slabs of it descend over him as he treads.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
